| Spring in New York City is something the locals really | | | | advantage of the warmer weather. |
| look forward to every year. As soon as the | | | | One of the best spots for an outdoor lunch is Bryant |
| temperatures start to rise, New Yorkers emerge from | | | | Park. This popular patch of grass in Midtown fills up |
| their homes and offices, fill the parks, and take to the | | | | with business people who come down from the |
| streets with dogs and strollers. Learn what the natives | | | | surrounding office buildings to take their lunch breaks |
| already know, that there is plenty to enjoy about | | | | outside. You won't have to look far to find food - |
| springtime in New York City. | | | | Bryant Park has eateries right inside the park, plus |
| 1. Macy's Flower Show | | | | numerous delis nearby. There are plenty of tables and |
| The annual spring flower show at the Macy's | | | | chairs too. |
| department store is always a big hit. Walking through | | | | Other good places to take a mid-day break include |
| the first floor of Macy's in Herald Square is like walking | | | | Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, and |
| through a beautiful (and crowded) garden. The entire | | | | Battery Park. |
| floor is adorned with brilliantly colored floral | | | | 4. Tribeca Film Festival |
| arrangements. | | | | The Tribeca Film Festival is a popular event and a |
| Because the flower show is normally held in early | | | | great way to see and support independent films. |
| spring, it is one of the first places in the city where you | | | | Tickets can be purchased the same day as the |
| can enjoy the lovely colors of the season. Every year | | | | screening, but because of the large numbers of people |
| has a unique theme. The store offers free guided | | | | attending, it's best to purchase tickets ahead of time |
| tours where you can learn more about the plants that | | | | from the Tribeca Film Festival website. |
| are on display. | | | | Don't forget to arrive early, even if you do already |
| 2. Easter Parade and Easter Services | | | | have tickets. Ticket holders must be at the venue 30 |
| If you happen to be in New York City on Easter | | | | minutes before the film starts to be guaranteed |
| Sunday, you're in luck! An Easter Parade is held every | | | | admission. |
| year along Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. You | | | | 5. New York Baseball |
| can have fun seeing the colorful Easter bonnets and | | | | If baseball is starting, it must be spring. New York City |
| costumes worn by both parade participants and | | | | has great baseball. It is home to two major league |
| spectators. | | | | teams, the New York Yankees and the New York |
| If you would like to celebrate the holiday by going to an | | | | Mets. Baseball is a big part of the city's past and |
| Easter Sunday Service at one of Midtown's beautiful | | | | continues to be an immensely popular sport with a |
| churches, the following are located near the parade | | | | huge fan base. |
| route: | | | | Besides making for a fun family activity, it's easy to get |
| - St. Peter's Church (Evangelical Lutheran) | | | | to a baseball game. The Mets play in Queens, at Citi |
| - St. Thomas Church (Episcopal) | | | | Field, and the Yankees play in the Bronx, at Yankee |
| - St. Patrick's Cathedral (Catholic) | | | | Stadium. Both stadiums are easily accessible by |
| 3. Lunch in a Park | | | | subway and a short trip from Manhattan. |
| Eating lunch in a park is a perfect way to take | | | | |